Privacy Policy for FounderVers

Last Updated: November 12, 2025

Introduction

FounderVers ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, profile photo, bio
• User Content: Posts, comments, messages, photos, videos
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we do not store card details)
• Communications: Messages sent through our platform

Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: App features used, time spent, interaction patterns
• Location Information: Approximate location based on IP address (not precise GPS)

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send administrative and promotional communications
• Respond to comments, questions, and customer service requests
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
• Personalize your experience and deliver relevant content

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Data Storage and Security

• Data is stored on secure servers provided by Supabase
• We use encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text
• Payment information is handled exclusively by Stripe (PCI-DSS compliant)
• We implement industry-standard security measures

Your Data Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Restriction: Request limitations on data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@foundervers.com

Data Retention

• Active account data: Retained while your account is active
• Deleted account data: Removed within 30 days of deletion request
• Backup data: May persist in backups for up to 90 days
• Legal requirements: Some data may be retained to comply with legal obligations

Children's Privacy

FounderVers is not intended for users under 17. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 17. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Camera and Photo Library Access

We request access to your camera and photo library to allow you to:

• Take photos for posts and profile pictures
• Select images from your library to share
• Capture and share videos

We do not access your camera or photos without your explicit permission. You can manage these permissions in your device settings.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to deletion
• Right to non-discrimination

We do not sell personal information.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under GDPR including:

• Right to access
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
• Sending an email notification
• Displaying a prominent notice

By using FounderVers, you consent to this Privacy Policy.